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anaerobiosis
nounfemininetechnicaluncommon/ɐnɐjɾuβiˈɔzɨ/a·na·e·ro·bi·o·se
Definition
1Life process or metabolism that occurs in the absence of free oxygen (O2).
Usage examples
“Some bacteria can only survive in anaerobiosis, such as inside poorly sterilized canned goods.”
“Alcoholic fermentation is an example of a metabolic process of anaerobiosis.”
Antonyms
Common combinations
anaerobiosis conditionsstrict anaerobiosisprocess of anaerobiosis